PastaGasm

I live in the neighborhood and have walked by this place a number of times, but honestly, based on the name did not think it would be great. I was SO wrong! Was craving a good pasta, so after reading quite a few great reviews, decided to give it a try. I had the carbonara, and it was honestly one of the best I've had outside of Italy. Pasta was cooked to perfection, and it was delicious! The guanciale was so crispy too!! (Do yourself a favor and order extra). The focaccia they give you on the side was good, not great. I've had better. But truly this place is all about the pasta! Will definitely be back, and can't wait to try some of their other options!

Cute unassuming place that packs a serious flavorful punch! My husband came home one day and was like "there's this place with a crazy name but the menu looks SO good, we have to try!" AND TRY WE DID. (was there a pastagasm? err not quite. but I was really warm and full and content afterwards... so maybe like a pasta warm hug? whatever) Store is tiny- there maybe around 8 counter seats. Check out the cheeky decor. My husband and I got the Carbonaughty (carbonara pasta) and smac n' cheese (Mac and cheese that uses pink pasta and 4 types of cheeses!) to go- $16 per pasta, they were packed with care into these paper bowls. Even after a 15+ min walk back, the pasta was perfectly al dente and simply delicious! The blend of cheeses in the smac n' cheese (gorgonzola, parmesan, cheddar) was so rich and comforting. I saw that they also had a pumpkin ravioli for the fall! Can't wait to try that and also their other dishes.

Really cute place and great price for the pasta that you get. With all the workspaces in the area, I can definitely see people coming by to grab some lunch. It's all housemade pasta, and you can TELL. I had the cacio e pepe which was al dente and had that cacio e pepe flavor that you love. And we also tried the some like it hot ravioli which came so generously stacked with ravioli. I feel like usually at italian places they give you like 5-6 pieces of ravioli, but my sister and I shared and we each got to have at least 5-6 pieces each. Definitely a great new add to the area if you're looking for a pasta fix!

Cute interior, very IG worthy. The cashier was very nice and helpful when I was picking out my selection. I ordered the Carbonaughty with truffle sauce and a blood orange drink. This rang up to $25 which I think is very expensive for what I got. While the food was good, it was not worth $25. I would go back to try some of their other dishes that look tasty.

good amount for the price but it was alittle too salty for me the pasta was also a bit too chewy in my opinion but might just be personal preference i like the concept of the place, cute storefront. it's small tho, limited seating so it's better to just takeout which is what i think they're going for names are creative and the staff was attentive when i came which i appreciated

Good, but not great. Got the carbonnaughty with the truffle sauce, and it is true - the sauces here are tremendously good. Rich, complex, flavorful. Unfortunately, the pasta was just a little undercooked, not quite al dente, which killed it for me.

I tried Spicy Date and it was amazing! I love that they make everything with fresh Italian ingredients. 10/10 recommend

A friend and I came here and absolutely loved the food. so so good. My friend got Smack 'N Cheese and I got Italians Do It Better. 10/10 loved.

These guys stayed open later for me to grab my dinner after a long day of working and commuting. Forever grateful they deserve all success.